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Tourterelle des bois

Streptopelia turtur

Critically Endangered

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European Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur) is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List. Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild due to severe population decline and habitat loss.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)

Species

Streptopelia turtur (Tourterelle des bois)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コキジバト

Chinese 欧斑鸠

Spanish Tórtola europea

French Tourterelle des bois

German Turteltaube

Portuguese rola-brava

Russian Горлица

Arabic القمري, اليمام القمري

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Tourterelle à collier

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Tourterelle à double collier

Streptopelia bitorquata

Least Concern

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Tourterelle à poitrine rose

Streptopelia lugens

Least Concern

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Tourterelle à tête grise

Streptopelia tranquebarica

Least Concern

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Tourterelle d'Adamaoua

Streptopelia hypopyrrha

Least Concern

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Tourterelle de Reichenow

Streptopelia reichenowi

Near Threatened

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Tourterelle du Cap

Streptopelia capicola

Least Concern

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Tourterelle orientale

Streptopelia orientalis

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tourterelle des bois?

The scientific name of Tourterelle des bois is Streptopelia turtur. It belongs to the genus Streptopelia.

What is the conservation status of Tourterelle des bois?

Tourterelle des bois (Streptopelia turtur) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Tourterelle des bois live?

Tourterelle des bois is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Tourterelle des bois belong to?

Tourterelle des bois (Streptopelia turtur) belongs to the genus Streptopelia, which is part of the taxonomic family Columbidae.

Is Tourterelle des bois endangered?

Yes, Tourterelle des bois (Streptopelia turtur) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Tourterelle des bois belong to?

Tourterelle des bois (Streptopelia turtur) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Tourterelle des bois?

The closest relatives of Tourterelle des bois in the genus Streptopelia include Tourterelle à collier, Tourterelle à double collier, Tourterelle à poitrine rose, Tourterelle à tête grise, Tourterelle d'Adamaoua.